At the academic ceremony of TalTech 106th anniversary, Tiina Randma-Liiv, a distinguished professor and academician of the School of Business and Governance and the Ragnar Nurkse Department of Innovation and Governance was recognised with the "Mente et Manu" merit medal. It is one of the University's highest honors, given to those who have made a significant and long-term contribution to the advancement of the University, higher education and science.
Tiina Randma-Liiv is an internationally recognised social scientist and expert in the field of public administration and management. Her research and academic activities have influenced both Estonia and the wider scientific landscape, especially in relation to the topics of public administration and policy making. During her career, she has been an inspiring mentor, lecturer and research director for many students and colleagues, laying a solid foundation for the next generations of researchers.
The "Mente et Manu" medal of merit symbolises Professor Randma-Liiv's important contribution not only to the development of theoretical research, but also to its practical application. Such a high recognition is a sign of Randma-Liiv's consistent and effective activity in the academic field and her commitment to the development of the University and Estonian science in general.